Question 1

Does Hospira, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hospira, INC. has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 76 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For Hospira, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 76 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through Hospira, INC.?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is Hospira, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hospira, INC. has a 90.9% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (10 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	1	1	0	0	62
2016	10	9	0	1	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Program Manager A-17062-08847	$96,800	Lake Forest, IL	Apr 11, 2017	Jun 12, 2017	62	Certified
Principal Engineer A-16273-57461	$107,200	San Diego, CA	Oct 17, 2016	Dec 12, 2016	56	Certified-Expired
Senior Process Engineer- Visual Inspection A-16235-44802	$98,405	Rocky Mount, NC	Sep 30, 2016	Nov 15, 2016	46	Certified-Expired
Cash Flow Engineer A-16253-51146	$78,250	McPherson, KS	Sep 23, 2016	Dec 2, 2016	70	Certified-Expired
Principal Engineer A-16259-52962	$136,115	San Diego, CA	Sep 21, 2016	Nov 30, 2016	70	Certified-Expired
Principal Engineer A-16250-49683	$136,115	San Diego, CA	Sep 21, 2016	Nov 21, 2016	61	Certified-Expired
TPDP Engineer A-16214-37809	$73,070	McPherson, KS	Aug 18, 2016	Mar 29, 2017	223	Certified-Expired
TPDP Engineer A-16214-37794	$73,070	McPherson, KS	Aug 18, 2016	Nov 7, 2016	81	Certified-Expired
TPDP Engineer A-16209-36258	$73,070	McPherson, KS	Aug 18, 2016	Mar 29, 2017	223	Certified-Expired
Validation Chemist II A-16175-25256	$58,635	McPherson, KS	Jul 13, 2016	Oct 13, 2016	92	Certified-Expired
VP, US Pharma Operations A-16057-77358	$154,814	Lake Forest, IL	Apr 15, 2016	Sep 18, 2017	521	Withdrawn
Software Board Support Engineer A-13166-72230	$83,117	Lake Forest, IL	Jun 21, 2013	Sep 21, 2017	1,553	Denied

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